Happy Birthday Susi

Winter Solstice at Wisdom in the Land Bluecray Blog

I combined your Chart with the Winter Solstice time, Susi, to see how things looked, there, for you.

Winter Solstice at Swan Hill 21st June 2009 from Whatwatch at papertv.com

combined chart, showing Susi's Chart with the time of the 2009 Winter Solstice

Things I can see are:-

The Green lines in the chart above show harmonious flows of energies between the following areas of your life, over the coming days

• life long vision and current philosophical and visionary stance and courageous healing
• creative mind re-programming and re-focusing of daily living patterns and lifestyles
• discovering, listening to and hearing deep, inner, hidden "voices" of intense creativity and wonder
• ease of transforming powers through times of change

Many of us may find little things irrationally irritating us, around this time. The line up of planets is intense, with a number of conjunctions occurring.

I have written a few articles at the bluecray blogspot - Wisdom in the Land

• Winter Solstice of June 2009 in the Southern Hemisphere. Venus and Mars will be conjunct for the Winter Solstice. The Moon and Mercury will be conjunct. As will be Saturn and Ceres.
• Article on the conjunction of Jupiter, Neptune and Chiron (which is a slow going conjunction occurring now, at the Winter Solstice time, and for some months yet)

The Moon is the interesting one to watch.

THE Moon (emotional centre) is just leaving the conjunct Venus (harmony) and Mars (direction), in the Morning Sky, today, Saturday 20th June 2009 as I speak.

The Moon (emotions) will be conjunct Mercury (ideas), tomorrow morning, for the Winter Solstice - then not quite two days later, it is the "Dark of the Moon". This is traditionally a deeply magical timing of the Seasons, Solar System and beyond.

Why I am telling this to you, is because of your deep love for the River System close by to you, and our respect of the great Murray-Darling System of Australia. I am telling you because I know that you, FB and others there "vibrate" the Mallee.

During these next few days of Winter Solstice, dark of the moon and Conjunction after Conjuntion of various planets, there are a couple of things to be noted in your chart, Susi.

• The HARMONIOUS Transiting Venus Mars conjunction with your own Natal Venus, Mars and Sun cluster.
  
• The Current Conjunction of Saturn and Ceres is contained within area of your own Venus, Sun and Mars cluster, up there in your 10th and 11th houses. Saturn and Ceres are connected strongly to the "food bowl" of humanity, as is the Murray River System. Prayer, now, whilst all these planets harmonise, can be extremely powerful.
  

It is as if you can literally embrace Saturn (system, order, pattern)and Ceres (harvest, daily bread), with your own Mars (directions)and Venus (harmonies), and then bless them all with your Sun (heart). And this, dear Susi, is powerful spiritual focus.

Now, all of this type of focus can be done rather easily within your meditations and daily activities. But also, some of your work may be to do with highly creative ideas that you have now, but maybe are not quite able to do, right at this exact time. If you have any, that you think are worthy of nurture, put them in your diary, and work on them, slowly over time. Some may pay off over the coming year.

Well, I have said enough here, happy solstice dear friend, and enjoy Vibrating the Mallee!!!!!

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Quite a party!!!

Benoit et Al 8th June 2009

Here is Benoit sitting nicely on my arm. I have been teaching him to land on my arm, and today, when he landed, he seemed rather at ease, and had a little talk with me. 

All the baby crows - Benoit, Lucy and Baba are doing really well, as are the parents, Benoit has grown into the biggest, the fattest, the greediest, and Lucy is still the one that everyone loves. Baba is the most distant - and actually looks the smallest at the moment, but I guess that could change.

Benoit loves to eat - I took a small mouse that I had caught, outside onto the roadway, for the Crows to catch. As I let it go, the Father Crow swooped quickly after it, just missing, as it dashed into the thick grass. The Father Crow, Benoit and Lucy spent about five minutes looking in the grass for the mouse, but they never found it.

I gave them some mandarine and a some meat offcuts then, and they were very happy about that.  Benoit is now showing alot more expression, in his eyes, at me, and I wish that I knew what he was saying, sometimes, when he comes to visit.

i gave my love a cherry by Sara Field Fine Art Prints and Posters

i gave my love a cherry by Sara Field Fine Art Prints and Posters

Benoit et al

Here is Benoit demonstrating Corvus in my Midheaven, which it was when I was born.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU AL!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DEAR FRIEND ALISON!!!

SENDING YOU LOTS OF AUSTRIAN LOVE & COOL VIBRATIONS :-)


BENOIT SENDS YOU LOTS OF LOVE TOO!!!

THIS WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE BECAUSE OF YOU!!!

Susi B's Blog: How Heart-Warming is this?

From:Susi B's Blog: How Heart-Warming is this?

More thirsty Koalas

Ooooooops!
I was trying to link this to another Blog, and it ended up here!!! LOL :)

one day whilst skyping.....

Skype conversation at 2.03pm - 209pm 16th February 2009 .....repeated by a parrot  ????

the Sabian Symbols at the time?

• THE MOON: (memories)
  

A WISE OLD PARROT REPEATS THE CONVERSATION HE OVERHEARD Dependence upon inner or outer environment for the substance of understanding. Transmission of knowledge. Channel-ship. 

• VENUS: (sending you love)
  

A SCHOLAR CREATES NEW FORMS FOR ANCIENT SYMBOLS Deep understanding, beyond normal means. Abstract seership, integrating the inner and the outer. Interpretative gift. 

• PHOLUS: (getting out of denial and working consciously with energy)
  

A YOUNG WIDOW IS SURPRISED INTO A NEW BIRTH OF LOVE The eternal call for fulfilment through love which overcomes personal sensitiveness and set patterns. Revision of attitude.  ... (Susi, this particular Sabian Symbol is one of the important Sabian symbols in your first 30 minutes of breathing when you were born... it is about rediscovering love when you least expect it!!! and while we were skyping, and for quite a few days more, PHOLUS will be passing over that part of the sky that was rising during your first 30 minutes on earth, in this life time, and so, have a read about it in the above Wikipedia link!)

and finally 

MARS:  (direction of energies)

IN MEDITATION, A FLAG IS SEEN, WHICH CHANGES INTO A EAGLE Process of spiritual realization as it progresses from outer to inner standards. Rebirth, or rebellion against drudgery.         

And now...... lets see what was said at this time!!!!...........................

Susi  Sends You Love :) says:  Hi i've found some great things while you been gone (clap)

 bluecray says: little bloghound!!! (mm)

 Susi  Sends You Love :) says: a free book, you know i always or often sign my emails etc. with 'Giving is Living' and i just found a FREE book to download called "Give to Live"

Susi  Sends You Love :) says: so it will be good to have as a link on some of the blogs to entice people to leave their email address etc. (clap)

bluecray says: well, i am gonna get a blog together called constipation conservation... ]:) and put links onto it of all da  (devil)

stoopidist sites i can find of constipationists!!

bluecray says: (chuckle)

Susi  Sends You Love :) says: that's good :)

Susi Sends You Love :) says: (chuckle)

 bluecray says: globally goofy greedy greenhouse greats!!!

bluecray says: give to live.... um dat is ok, unless ya give away and don't recieve as well, dat was my problem... now i am betterer at it, and can give a bit more, but still have to watch out.... but now i only got nice peoples in my life 

(party)

 bluecray says: so i am SAFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (clap)... cept from da bad  ]:)a......... dat lives in da freezer with da icecream

 Susi  Sends You Love :) says: yes, it's one of those dichotomies you were talking about b4

bluecray says: yes, da wonderful dichotomies..... "a contradiction "... isn't that interesting!!! (clap)

Susi  Sends You Love :) says: i always believe in giving and i don't expect anything in return and that's usually what i get...

Susi Sends You Love :) says: but all the new-age secret gurus say give give, give and they the only ones getting rich!!!!!!!!!!111

Susi  Sends You Love :) says: (chuckle)

bluecray says: yep, nuthin, cept YOU do recieve... whether you want to or not, there really are spirits out there makin sure you DO!!!! and

 bluecray says: that is why you still have LUCY there, humbugging you and making you jump in loops

 bluecray says: you gave to the world,

 Susi Sends You Love :) says: oh, (chuckle)

 bluecray says: and you got Lucy  (THE CAT)

Susi  Sends You Love :) says: (think)

 bluecray says: all i got was a fat black flying pig called benoit!!! :D ( THE BIRD)

 Susi  Sends You Love :) says: although i still perceive myself as 'struggling' i still beleive to give is the only way, to give and to love unconditionally, but perhaps i still have  a few (devil)'s to work out!!!

bluecray says: send some of dem devils to me - I'll tell em where to shove it!!! (h)

Susi  Sends You Love :) says: Dedication (in the book)

To all those known and unknown who

give and serve as part of their lives and to

those who have allowed us to give and

serve to you, you have enriched our lives.

Thank you. We love you.

 bluecray says: you got da devils of runnin back over your brain into the past and thinkin too much...... well, at least i see dat in your chart!!... and dem devil memories can easily be checked... ya just "TELL EM TO SIT... BE QUIET!!!", or else dey will get sent down the "SCHUTE of no return"

 Susi Sends You Love :) says: so i s'pose they recognise my goodness then....?

bluecray says: yepideedoodah, nail on da head!!!

Susi  Sends You Love :) says: oh that's getting interesting now, because that correlates to the chakras

 Susi  Sends You Love :) says: the back agnya sits at the back of the head in line say with the front agnya which is the third eye, and that's where all the 'shit' accumulates

 bluecray says: well, it all interelates, but you got alot of little devils workin overtime... and they ain't necissarily YOURs... they are the worlds, and you care tooo tooo much

 Susi  Sends You Love :) says: and we are constantly having to clear it out!!!!

 bluecray.says: yep, clearin it out, dat is good, the old agnya garage give away!!!!

Susi  Sends You Love :) says: and they sit there (at the back agnya) because they are accumulating from the left side, which is the emotional side and it (the left side) represents the past!!!!!!

 bluecray says: solid five foot pile of anxst..... 23cents a kilo!!!! goin cheap...... fifty bundles of worn out played over and over again drama thoughts......... $ 2.50 for ten bundles

Susi Sends You Love :) says: oh, we really have to get this stuff together

bluecray says: twenty kilos of fat black pig bird, flying past my back door... $5

 bluecray says: (chuckle)

 Susi  Sends You Love :) says: and they (all the conditionings from the past) sit there (at the back agnya) because they are accumulating from the left side, which is the emotional side and it (the left side) represents the past!!!!!

...and f...... has back agnya  problems too, he has a 'heavy' left side, but i may be worse!!!

 bluecray says: hang on... j... is on the phone... back soon

Susi  Sends You Love :) says: i gotta read the give to live book....

bluecray says: dat is funny, dat agnya agony stuff, when j... rang, i said how we were talkin about ofloading past baggage, and she said she had just got off the phone from sorting out all her bills that she was scared to sort out,  and it is all ok now, she has payment plans worked out, and stuff.... so, she was doing the agnya clearance garage sale as well!!!! (party)

Astrology for Susi 2009

hello Susi!... the picture above shows your own natal chart on the LHS upper, with the transiting planets for the 19th of Feb 2009 on the RHS upper.charts from WhatWatch at papertv.com

JUST LOOK at the red and green lines on these two charts: not too much stuff - some nice green ones (easy energy flows) and RED lines (harder energy flows).

And so, for you, overall, your chart looks like there is alot of little challenges in life, but overall, the world presents you with a nice combination of easy and not so easy energy. The planets, at the moment, are somewhat challenging (upper RHS).... stronger conflicting energies, but nothing catastrophic, in general... ........

NOW, below these two charts, are the three charts showing the transiting planets, over your chart, for the next three days... as you can see, the transiting planets trigger ALOT more stuff in your chart - lots of red lines, and also quite a few green ones.

WHAT does this mean????????

well, it means that things are rather complex for you, in general, more complex than what the actual days present. There is a tendency to go back, into yourself, to worry, to fret, to feel overwhelmed, and confined.... and all of this is very maneagable. Also, this type of stuff will go on for quite some time - throughout the entire year, and so it is best to get a handle on it now, rather than later. at times, so much will be happening for you that the load may seem somewhat unbearable at times, unless you take the correct stance... from your spiritual stronghold!!! and then...... the rewards will be absolutely wonderful!!!

I am not promising a total heaven on earth scenario, should your spirit take charge and stay in charge, ......... more like, this promises to be a year when lots of hard work can be done,and many rewards will be received from that work.......

to achieve these rewards, and to master your harder tasks, here are a few reminders to help you one your way:-

1. In time and space, life can seem rather confining, but outside it all is YOUR spirit!! it is HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!and it takes this particular life rather seriously, especially when working to serve the world at large.

2.Your spirit is infinite, infatiguable, expansive and fun loving.

3.You know your spirit better than anyone else on earth here, and so, make very good intimate friends with it over this coming year, and help it get it's work done...

4.and most importantly, be a little audacious, be fun loving, relish new opportunities, instead of dreading their weight.

5. rejoice in powerful rituals, keep your self balanced and calm when things begin to "whirr" about you, and enjoy your moments of spiritual solitude and hidden acts of courage that only you can feel..........

6. relish in the challenges, and above all .... believe that you can do ANYTHING that you set your mind to.... just stop looking BACK in worry!!!

Now, are you familiar with fractal theory, Mandelbrot's equations that lead to those beautiful patterns from mathematical calculations? (no, not the Benoit Mandelbrot that pigs out on food in my back yard! The REAL Benoit Mandelbrot!!! the mathematical wizard!)

The basis, appears to me, that everything has an essence, and from that essnce flows a most wonderfully totally unique pattern. This pattern, is, however, repeated in different way, perpetually changing, but always, the same "essence keeps appearing, coming through in different ways.

Well, i had a look at some of your patterns, as the astrology chart can give this information, and when i linked up this patterning with the Sabian symbols, I discovered the following:-

when we are born, our first breaths somehow become one with the planet earth, and the solar system, and then, this breathing keeps echoing its pattern, into our life force, and our time here on earth. Th first patterns of breath are somehow echoed over and over again throughout our lives, but form more complex, and intricate patterns of life. However the basic essence is still the same.

AND so, when i look at the first half hour of your life, i came up with the following:-

(now, i chose to limit myself to the first half hour of your life due to three particular signs. I won't go into them, but the signs were very clear, as to when i should stop, say enough is enough, I HAVE found the patterns that i am after.... to explain to you!!!)

and so... here they are....

firstly, in your chart, there are planetary configurations that form strong tensions, for quite a number of months with transiting planets...... indicating that you will somehow grow very strong, and your character will become stronger, and more disciplined (especially in joyful approach).

secondly, well here are the patterns:-

**you are proud, lucky and brave, you love to party and fellowship with others, your sense of ritual and worship is strong, and you discover love when you least feel like you are going to.

**when love and rituals become strong in your life, your life can become "dizzy", but gathering strength from the past, spiritual ancestors, past achievements, can ground you again.

**eventually you wake up from your disturbed, repetative worrying, sense of confinement and groundhog days to master your senses and emotions, do what others only dream of doing, and have amazing moments of absolute peace, like a calm boat on a blue ocean, with seagulls flying about, but still experiencing hypervigilance or worry at what may be next to happen.

**You then go inward, connect with your greater spirit, awaken in strength and gather more spirits about you to perform important rituals.

**You do this largely feeling alone and unrecognised, but have unwavering braveness, and gather the child within to remember to play along the way.

**eventually you then find deep inner peace, alone, with your spiritual kind, but your spirit remains largely unkown to others - it is a mystery to those about you, but to you it is great strength, and united with like spirits.

**finally, as the cycle comes to a close, you see the magic of the dawn, the awesomeness of where you have come from, and where you spirit IS. You can delight in simple social events with a free mind and relaxed attitude, and through an inventive, funloving but serious mind, you create beautiful spaces in existence, drawing on past resources.

and THAT is THAT... the essence of you that i have glimpsed. thiese cyclical events go on and on... sometimes a struggle, sometimes an epiphany, sometimes, just moments of bliss, and fun... always giving to the world, always becoming more of a mastered person and spirit...... so,, don't forget... when times get tough?...... you are well and truly up to it!!! and more!!

hope this hels you through any annoying earthly stuff this year... make a copy of this, learn your inner patterns of self and spirit - they are very cool patterns!!! luv da fire monki

Benoit : 8th February 2009

Motorcycling with the Alien

Hi Al! how beautiful a Wild Safety Goddess!!!! yes, great thinking!!! - When i painted protection onto my helmet, i used my astrology strengths and a dragon.

When i read your note, immediately i saw magenta and pink. 

These colours -what do they mean ?

- perhaps, as mars is the go go dude of machinery, pink and magenta are a vibration of that , only more feminine - also, fluoro is great -(if you look at alot of bikes, and alot of motorcycle racers, they will have fluoro colors somewhere on them).

and so, to think of colors is a good start.... next you could play the numerology numbers game. hang on - i shall just make a photo of the game, so you can do it....

below is the numbers game for making a strong symbol to go with you Goddess of Wild Safety..........

Using numerology to create a power token is a fun thing to do, and can be incorporated into any symbols that go with your Goddess of Wild Safety. Wings, i should think, would go with this goddess, and some humour and laid back attitude would also help. And, of course, COURAGE.

Some Astrology ideas for 2nd - 6th February 2009

Well, firstly, the Sabian Symbol for MERCURY (mind, ideas, communications) today (2nd February 2009) is:

*Mercury

DEFEATED GENERAL YIELDS UP HIS SWORD WITH NOBLE DIGNITY .

This indicates the mind yeilding, but overall true spiritual victory... swords and mercury and the mind - they all have a double edge.....

Mars (active energy and direction of ego) is nearing the end of Capricorn (the builder), and so, while we tend to almost see what we can do and accomplish, there is still work to be done. Because we have been so hard at it, trying to build things, we can tire, towards the end of whatever phase of building, that we are in. This just means that it is time to consolidate what we have done, to date, already, and then get ready for the next phase, of putting our hopes and big ideas (Aquarius) into action, as Mars enters AQUARIUS soon.

But, for now...and....over the next 5 days, the MOON goes through a series of tension producing aspects with a number of planets........ and this tension will not ease until the 7th February, 2009. This is particularly so for tension "junkies" - those individuals who thrive on tensions, or have tension as a habit in their life. THUS, if you are a tension "junkie", the next 5 days are an excellent time to "CHILL OUT and observe".

AND so, the tension of emotions, over the next five days goes a little like this..................

today (Monday 2.02.09) : MOON square MARS and JUPITER(emotions v's directions and what we know)

tomorrow (Tuesday 3.02.09) : MOON square SUN (emotions v's spirit direction) - a wonderful day to feel rather stuck, but if you find the balance, then this can be a break through day for understanding inner turmoil and how to manage it.

next day (Wednesday 4.02.09) : MOON square NEPTUNE (emotions v's vision, faith and institutions) - a great day to let go, an excellent day to NOT count and measure how much "stuff" and "money" you have made............connect to your spirit, test your faith and visions - and maybe stay away from dealing with institutional matters. This is a very good day to be by the water, but not to take risks in the water!!!

next day (Thursday 5.02.09) : MOON square URANUS and SATURN opposite QUAOAR (emotions v's higher hopes and ideals v's building v's manifesting.)...... possibly a rather good day for getting things done, if you are balanced and relaxed.... just do things on a small scale tho - in nice small compartments - try to keep things SIMPLE!!!!

next day (Friday 6.02.09) : MOON square VENUS opposite PLUTO (emotions v's harmony and balance v's change)................... a great day to work on balance for ultimate transformation. Play music, move the furniture about, it is OX year now, and the energies have changed in the PLANET, and it is time to redo the house, the furniture and refine the flow of energy in your workspace, and in your home or office!

have fun!!!

*What Watch at papertv.com

The Rainy Ones and the Fig Tree on the Murray

" Wisdom in the Land "

• The Murray Darling Basin  
  
• Some interesting facts about water consumption, flora, fauna, land and land use along the Murray Darling Basin, Australia
  
• Wetlands in the Murray Darling Basin 
  

Australia has a geological and ecological history of many many wetland areas within its more "traditionally dry" areas, it is not uncommon for the central areas of Australia to fill up with water, and for the Pelicans, and many other animals and birds of the world, and Australia, to gather at these wetlands for major breeding cycles as the area undergoes regeneration. 

The Pleiades , Aldebran and Hyades ( Rainy Ones ) were conjunct my Natal MOON when I was born. This allows me to fully feel rain, water and flooding times. To use this to advantage, I have spent the past month focusing my prayers on the Murray Darling System and Lake Eyre System, as I am aware that many others in Australia, and around the world are also doing this - praying for RAIN. Valuable rain for the restoration of this Australian icon and important mentor of habitats.

Symbolism is a powerful tool. The use of Symbolic astrological tools, fixed stars and constellations can be incorporated into art to help affirm prayer, actions and visions. Below is my symbolic connection, via Art and use of this blog article, to help make concrete, within the mass consciousness, the direction of prayer for rain, love and natural harmonies within the Murray Darling System. This may seem somewhat obtuse in reasoning, but for me, personally, it makes sense!

Even a little prayer can help, in these days of increase mass consciousness co-operation between groups and individuals. Connect with this vibration, send it up and down the Murray Darling System..... every prayer counts!!! For me, I will send my prayers with the Crows, and their inlands brothers and sisters, in their divine state, will help spread the word - Rain is coming, the Murray and the Darling will fill, and the wonder of nature will show mankind just how resilient the earth is, when given love respect and care.   

TAURUS 

Hyades Wikipedia

Aldebran the Watcher of the East at constellations of words

Pleiades 

Pleiades Wikipedia 

 The Internet Encyclopedia of Science

Messier Object 45 - The Pleiades

Open Cluster M45 , type "c", in taurus

Outdreamings video on You Tube A Dreamtime Story about the Pleiades

Pleiades at crystal links

Pleiades Mythology - 7 sisters (html google file version)

The study of Ethnoastronomy in Australia Dr Philip a. Clarke

Australian Aboriginal Astronomy wikipedia 

Below is a Moreton Bay Fig at Swann Hill near the Murray River in Victoria, Australia  

Sabian Symbols and chart for " Grace "

Chart 1 Natal (approx) chart and sabian symbols from Whatwatch at papertv.com

• Here a person who is essentially balanced in the elements of earth air fire and water, with a rather flexible approach to life.
  
• Perhaps indecisive at times, possibly unwilling to take the lead, prefering to be given the lead before taking the ball and running with it.
  
• Possibly a team player who can flex to different positions within the team when required.
  

But first, let's look at the progressed chart (where the DIRECTIONS of life are taking "Grace").

Chart 2 Progressed 50yr (approx)

From birth (Chart 1), I can see the SUN (creative spirit) approaching conjunction with MARS (active energy). This shows a person with much energy. Active energy that can be directed by the creative spirit. Hence, A VALUABLE TOOL in life will be remembering that there are creative solutions to problems, then acting on those solutions.

When we look at the DIRECTIONS (Chart 2), I can see that MARS (active energy) has just passed the natal JUPITER (knowledge), thus increased knowledge has occurred, and can now start to be applied about the age of 50 years.

Looking at the symbols attached to NEPTUNE ( subconsious, visions, dreams faith), JUPITER (knowledge) and MARS (active energy) in the natal chart (Chart 1) I can see the following:-

Neptune (subconscious, visions, faith, dreams) (Chart 3) shows a vast capacity to go very deep. There is, however, a tendency - a very strong tendency to stay deep, within the emotional subconscious framework and not return. She possible has found familiarity in this emotional depth, no matter how uncomfortable it is. This has a way of alienating "Grace" from the world, and gives a tendency to stay too "deep in emotion" and not surface for a healthy session in reality and lightness of being.

MARS (active energy), on the other hand, has briefly met with natal JUPITER (knowledge) over the past few years in Sagittarius (Chart 3), and the natal MARS has symbols of active seeking out knowledge, on many levels. And so, what we have is a person who has gained much knowledge, will actively seek out more knowledge, and apply that knowledge, especially as she comes into her 50's.

This knowledge, can help refloat "Grace" from those depths of emotion (NEPTUNE) that she is so accustomed and familiar with. The wider knowledge base acting as a bouyant life raft, on which she can surface back into the world, and stay above the deeper emotions of the subconscious, the bigger the life raft.

Below are the sabian symbols for each year (approximately) of "Grace's" life. Each year symbol represent's Grace's brief interest, via the spirit focus, for that year. Linda Hill has written a very useful book on the SABIAN SYMBOLS, it may be in a library for reference, or can be purchases via her website.

Sabian Symbol interpretations for each year of "Grace's" life, starting at year one, and going through to the mid sixties.

The years are abit "loose", and may merge. In other words, years one and two may merge somewhat, years ten and eleven may merge, years eleven and twelve may merge. It is the flow of events that I am looking at, in particular, though. The unfolding of symbolic spirit direction, as it travels through time and space, in "Grace's" worldly experience.

IN GENERAL

(SUN with LIBRA directions:- Creative spirit and balance)

• The first six years of life are about balance, hopes, wishes, and where "Grace" fits into the scheme of the world, on a one to one basis, while a rush of activity surrounds her.
  

(SUN moves to SCORPIO directions:- Creative spirit and transformations)

• From ages 6 to 16, many beginnings, deep deep emotions and the need for feeling nurtured, amidst an everchanging base is the overall trend
• The ages of 15 to 25 indicate a huge metamorphosis and transformation in the life, with a tendency to go deeper and deeper within oneself. There may be a deep urge to become financially independent, and the beginning of unlocking sexual mysteries that will lead to greater understanding/ benefit later in life
• The years 25-35 indicate rather mystical experiences, matters of faith are questioned, and dealings with institutions indicated, possibly also great limitations that lead to better inner understanding of self, and hidden enemies become better understood - such as the subconscious mind and fears
  

(SUN moves to SAGITTARIUS directions:- Creative spirit and knowledge)

• From year 36 to 46 there is an urge for "Grace" to walk her talk, and learn to sit well with just being herself. Insecurities, and self questioning abound, but there is a brashness and impulsiveness as well. Possibly elements of bravado in this period, leading to a greater understanding of self, and how she relates to the outer world, as a "real and authentic individual
• Years 45-55 show a creative phase, where the child within is finally contacted, the spirit is connected with in a divine and exciting way, speculations, gambling and many creative endeavours come to the fore. Music and theatricals can become part of the spirit path in these ten years
• Years 55-65 promise a release from binding conditions, true knowledge and expansion of purpose, living one' s talk and walking one's talk
  

(SUN moves to CAPRICORN directions:- creative spirit and building, learning and structuring)

• Year 65 onwards this is a good time to meet important people, feel good about oneself, and and get ready to go out into the world to help the community at large
  

Sabian Symbols (colored text) followed by a brief divination/summation (black text)

To one years old:

In an allegorical representation an eagle and a large white dove are revealed constantly changing into each other. The prime spirit impulse is that of peaceful person alternating with a more agressive, watchful person, eager to hunt and seek.

2nd year

Like a great soaring bird - a single brilliant spot in the bright sky- an airplane overhead sails about calmly. The person is calm, observant, detached with quiet inner strength

3rd year

A man stands alone in surrounding gloom; were his eyes open to spirit things he would see helping angels arriving. Some gloom appears in the third year. angels surround the person, but the despair creates a darkness through wich the angels are not seen. This third year may represent a great sadness entering the person's life, and angels are about the person, helping, in unseen ways

4th year

It’s a seer’s dream; vast masses of humanity push forward in frantic effort to cross the black chasm of knowledge. Dreams start to become important, and there appears a vast knowledge to become aware of, and a deep chasm appears that halts the progress to knowledge. There is an air of desperation in this 4th year

Year five

The phrenologist is reading bumps for his clients; he explains three mounds of knowledge on a philosophers head. Some self awareness starts, the mind kicks in, and the person becomes aware of conscious thought and their intelligence. Big changes occur. This year, the last few years, and from here, the next few years, may appear hard to remember when the person gets older. Some strong philosophical values are formed at this time.

year six

A sight-seeing bus is threading its way through crowded city traffic; its occupants eagerly view the sights. Possible the starting of school? the person becomes intensly interested in the world, knowledge, information and what is available in life about them

year 7

What has been a handsome and valuable bottle lies broken and forgotten; a track of living perfume leads from it. There is a huge sense of loss in this seventh year, with some lingering memories of something beautiful that has been lost. The person may have a deep sense of regret, as if some deep and wonderful thing has been lost to them, but the memory of it is there forever

year 8

At a clearing of pioneer days in the forest all the neighbors have gathered to assist in a happy house-raising. family matters may take importance in the person's life. There is a forging of new interests, friendships. Awareness of homelife and what it means, begins

year 9

In an old-fashioned candle lighting service a youth gains for the first time a sense of the great other world. Some rituals that occur in the persons life, or nearby allow the person to become aware of deeper, greater spiritual ideas. A strong sense of the "true" spiritual self occurs

year 10

A massive rocky shore presents its unchanging face of the centuries to the furies and coaxing calms of the sea. some determination sets in, and the person may become strong willed, make strong statements to carry them into the future, strong resolves. There is much emotional battering inside the self at this time

year 11

Sutter’s river empire of early California is seen; then all is swept away in the spectacular gold rush of 1849. The self starts to blossom, and then the values of outer society set in, and the person begins to act in accordance with society, but possibly unable to find meaning, yet performs to society's norms

year 12

A queer craft equipped with special machinery is the base of operations for courageous divers of the deep sea. some unique emotional coping mechanisms begin to be put in place. Deep deep emotional feelings are encountered - many of them not understood. The person has moments of feeling out of their depth, but courageously keeps on going in an ingenious way

year 13

A beautiful gem of a lake set high in the mountains is revealed in the silvery bathing light of a full moon. Some romantic tendencies begin, and the perception that there may be a deep beautiful emotional calm needed if only the person could get above it all

year 14

A dentist hard at work; man made porcelain replaces nature’s enamel which consciousness has been unable to hold. Some cracks appear in the normal coping mechanisms to life. digesting the daily life may become hard, but new coping mechanisms are formed

year 15

A fellowship supper is served to a group of men brought together in reunion to live again in forgotten moments. possibly some strong kindred spirit attachment and identifying with certain groups of people occurs in this year

year 16

There is great excitement on the narrow and treacherous beach; finally a drowning man is saved and brought ashore. The emotions may be very strong in this years, and only by "earthing out" does the person find a way to cope. Possile near death experience, or deep emotional feelings overwhelm, to the point of exhaustion, or sickness

year 17

A brilliant assembly of dignitaries is seen on a highly polished dance floor; it is an important embassy ball. This is a year when the person may feel as if they are in the spotlight, or on show, and need to be at their best behaviour. Possibly the person feels out of their league in some way, daunted by the "polish" of others

year 18

In a rattletrap old wooden barn an earnest man works in a maze of apparatus; invention at the point of success. The mind becomes rather complex, overworked and inward, intent on working out a unique way of solving some problem, and feels as if this can be done very soon

year 19

Through a seemingly inaccessible mountainous country the telephone linemen carry their thin lines of communication.communications with the inner self, the higher mind, and others seem very slight, - a disconnectedness from the world and a beginning of the perception to a higher inner wisdom and consiousness

year 20

In unconscious occult symbolism a group of laughing, joyous children are playing on five mounds of sand. the inner child begins to magically weave its way into the adult, bringing joy and reconnecting the spirit with it's life purpose

year 21

A girl’s face is revealed of fine, delicate, aristocratic features; suddenly these break into a glorious smile.a self awarenss of ones inner beauty and breeding. some true happiness at self is discovered

year 22

A woman is great with child; the remarkable thing is that she was impregnated by her own spirit or aspiration. the deeper goal in life is formed. nurturing of this deeper life goal begins

year 23

A winding quiet road, carpeted by the falling leaves, leads through an old fashioned woods rich in autumn color. a year of solitude, journeying and letting go. appreciation of change sets in

year 24

A wise old parrot has been listening attentively to the conversation and preening himself; now he begins to talk. some deep learnt knowledge that has been accrued starts to pay off, and the person begins to respond to being noticed by others

year 25

An immensely tall entranceway is closed by heavy and dark velvet portieres; a woman in white draws these aside. spirits and possibly a wise woman comes to help, if only briefly, the world to female mystery is given a path that that is sacred and magical

year 26

A soldier runs the risk of court-martial in remaining absent without leave, but a lovely miss clings to him. there may be an urge to leave life,give up the fight, seduced by sensual world

year 27

A group of hunters protected by heavy clothing are making their way out into the marsh to shoot wild ducks.possible overvigilant year with aim being taken at anyone who is vulnerable - the mind becomes a hunter

year 28

A little white rabbit rests contentedly in his cage; before the eyes he metamorphoses into an elf in a fairy glade.retreat into the inner world, fantasy taking over from reality to relieve the feeling of being trapped

year 29

A steady stream of people down a mountainside gives testimony to the power of the man who has there addressed them.no matter how much the different parts of the self retreat, they keep coming back to remind the person of the the individual wise self

year 30

An x-ray machine is in operation; by means of it a bit of fine diagnosis is made possible, and a life is preserved.some clarity of perception occurs, finer tuning of the mind. the ability to see through reality to the real spiritual nature of things. a life is saved

year 31

A group of American Indians are making camp; as if by magic the teepees are erected and home comfort established. the vigilant mind finds peace, in many thoughts, but comforted

year 32

Scintillating with the flash of the instruments and the colors of banners and uniforms, a military band is marching. an urge to join a greater component of manking, something that has purpose

year 33

A pageant of fairyland is made visible to mortal eyes; the king of the little people is welcomed to his domain.retreat into fantasy, possible loss of reality at this time

year 34

Flanked by the splendor of an Incan monarch’s court a mother of captured princelets pleads archly for their lives.deep inner personal magic , sense of deep loss of youth and childhood experience, yearning to recapture the past for a greater . deeper meaning

year 35

The town jester is in his element; it is Halloween and there is now justification for any and all of his pranks. maybe a fun year, but with darker, more sinister overtone, hence lightness of being keeps the person afloat. Deep nner understanding as to just how much the humour of life and the persons sense of humour has helped cope with the darker sides of life

year 36

A group of elderly men in uniforms, eyes bright with reminiscence, are gathered at a Grand Army of the Republic campfire. A feeling of having been at battle for a fair while, and finally just wanting to rest. However, the inner self still wants to battle

year 37

A quick wind is making sport with the sea; through sharp mist as far as sight reaches are scurrying whitecaps.possibly after some form of rest, the emotions become scattered, and the mind finds it hard to focus

year 38

Two men, lounging in the comfort of an old drawing room and with strong pipes, are playing a games of chess. learning to become comfortable in strategies employed in life, duality sets in, as one sideof the self "plays" off the other. There is an easy comfort in this duality and need to employ strategy

year 39

A little child is learning to walk; near(by) are happy parents wise enough to refuse unnecessary assistance. finally the inner child begins to be let go of, and the adult starts to take control, in an assured manner

year 40

An owl is gravely perched high and deep in the shade of an old landmark of a tree, solitary on a point of land. a feeling of detachment, observing and isolated. true knowledge and sense of personal power begins to make itself known

year 41

There is a great display of color coming and going in a large concourse of people; it is a cricket game. the mind begins to cope with its multiplicity and the character, whilst complex, presents uniformly although busy

year 42

A little fellow sly and smiling knocks at the door of the human heart; it is none other than cupid himself.love may present itself this year, if allowed

year 43

In the caldron of the universe the rocks and world stuff are in the process of formation; the metals glint within.the deep inner core of the person begins to become known. Only little bits appear, but enough for the spirit to recognise that there is ALOT going on, deep within

year 44

A mother is leading her children up a broad flight of steps. they enjoy the task of lifting little feet.finally, the character, beginning to mentor itself, and form anew, finds new pathways in life that lead to greater heights

year 45

In a pageant of progress a glorious little maid with golden hair enacts the part of the goddess of opportunity.the inner child makes full contact with the spirit, and opportunity abounds, as the spiritual insites of the inner child are released

year 46

An ugly old human figure is the carved representation of a god; near the left side is an ever-burning lamp.

questioning the self and why the self exists, there is both repulsion and respect, and withi it comes the knowledge that the spirit is there, and that life is sacred

year 47

In a curious allegorical transformation a flag becomes an eagle, and the eagle becomes chanticleer triumphant.just when the spirit finds meaning, that meaning changes, and then it changes again. what IS and is felt to be real becomes unreal, and almost lessened that the greatness that it was originally thought to be

year 48

A wistful young woman, dressed in black, is surprised into a warm companionship to which she has felt alien.taken by suprise, the feeling of love re-enters the person's life, despite holding onto the darker aspects of self.

year 49

A vast panorama of sand and time is unfolding; the pyramids and sphinx in their glory rise before the eye. the person may find that time appears heavy, tedious, possibly the person feels incredibly bound by history and the slowness of life transformations. Also a deeper sense of the bigness of life, and the insignificance of self

year 50

The time is at hand to determine whether winter shall end; the ground hog comes forth looking for its shadow. this is a year of great change, that which kept reoccurring and reoccurring begins to shift

year 51

A peaceful scene is unfolded to view; a calm ocean, a single motionless ship, a few lazy soaring seagulls.this is a calm year, the sense of self is less complex, and the emotions settle enough for some pleasant work to be done

year 52

An Easter sunrise service is abut to begin at the suggestion of dawn; darkness surrenders to the worshipers. another rebirth year, where the self transforms again, and this time, the spirit is more strongly reconnected with the person, through ritual, reverence, love and faith in change

year 53

Little children are playing on the sultry beach; but each is protected from the glare by a tiny sunbonnet.

an overtone of deep emotion in the mind, but the child within is somehow more protected now

year 54

The pelicans have been distressed by the intrusion of man; they are moving their habitat to places unknown. deep nurturing, self nurturing, and introspection without so much fantasy, and more wisdom. establishing a "safe" base

year 55

The pond has been deeply frozen for weeks; now the men and machinery are at work cutting out the summer’s ice. emotions are quiter, and when they come again, they will be taken care of in a practical way

year 56

A child and a dog are having all the fun in the world, gravely attending to things in borrowed eyeglasses. serious play that is a delight, and ability to focus on deatil and still have fun. increased ability to trust in loyalty issues - over all a fun year

year 57

A perfect bit of the old world is found in the new; a Chinese laundry has its shutters up and is now itself. the spirit has gone through an amzing renewal, and much of that which was dark and stuck to it has gone. the person can get on with the business of being themselves

year 58

Bathed in the slantwise western sun, with the statue of liberty beyond, Ellis Island welcomes the immigrants. a new self has been discovered, there is a marked shift in character, from old to new, and true liberty is finally uinderstood by the spirit

year 59

The bluebird, as a sign of good luck, and happiness, alights at the door of a little cottage on the highway. This may indeed be a happy year - possibly quite unexpectedly so

year 60

A chubby little rich boy rides on a hobbyhorse of bright colors and wishes for hazards he may never know. realisation that life is not as hard as it appeared to be, and that much hardship has occurred in the mind only, adn that life indeed is ok

year 61

The scene is an old-fashioned battle; in the hot hand-to-hand fighting a flag bearer distinguishes himself.

the spirit takes on a battle for a real reason, not an imaginary reason. although the reall battle symbolises much a symbolic battle to be won here

year 62

A sculptor is at work in his studio, and under his skilled hands a lovely form slowly and surely takes shape. the person can feel as if their life is truly theirs to mould

year 63

A splendidly built bridge, a heritage of unknown ages, still spans the beautiful and wildly primitive stream. the subconscious and consious unite with the mass conscious, bringing with it incredibly security and peace

- even if the world about it seems wild

year 64

A perspiring fat-boy is mowing the grass; he has discovered the handicap of flesh and is determined to lose it. This is the last year of walking the talk for the spirit, The inner child decides to shed weight and baggage

Year 65

A picture of regal and sacerdotal pomp and glory reveals itself; the Pope is holding audience in his palace. Regained status, authority over entire life

SOME KEY THOUGHTS for the CHART as WHOLE

• building and learning flow well with transformations
  
• building and learning flows well with harmonising and female relations
  
• visions flow well with transformations

Chart 3 overlap Natal & Progressed

finally, looking at the MOONS NODES

"North Node in Libra, South Node in Aries

The South Node in Aries represents a competitive urge— you want to win. You may try to do this by being defensive, combative, and competitive with others. However, you only win big when you cooperate in mutually beneficial partnerships, openly share your feelings and intentions, listen to and accept the help of others. You have good relationship karma— involve others in your decisions, and give of yourself, share your talents and abilities with others. You only really benefit from win/win cooperative situations, not win/lose battles.".

The above excerpt is from Molly's Astrology - a truly beautiful website and Astrology gift that Molly has given to the world. This website is worth visiting for basic understanding about many astrological ideas.

Capricorn Ox in the Year of the OX

For Jess

Capricorn : I build

Ox : I preserve

There are a number of different legends about how the chinese signs of the zodiac were created. However, this is the story that I like:-

When the great emperor of heaven created the signs of the zodiac, the little rat did much of the work in gathering the animals together, but in the race to get back to heaven to see who would win to come first, the rat had tired from working so hard at gathering the animals, and so the ox, who was just passing the rat in the race, took the little rat up onto his shoulders and carried him back to heaven, explaining to the emperor of heaven that it was the rat who had done most of the work. Hence the rat became the first sign, and the ox the second.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Chinese Astrology

Virgo in the Year of the OX

For Susi

Corvus in the Midheaven, Mars Rising

astrological chart for time of "Rain Bill Crow" playing on radio 24th January 2009

Benoit Mandelbrot -my crow friend at Burringbar

This morning  I awoke to the Moon rising in the east, as a thin balsamic sliver, shining through the misty clouds. I looked high above me, in the sky to see CORVUS up near the midheaven.

I came inside and turned the radio on. It was just after 5am, Saturday 24th January 2009. There was a song being played called Rain Crow Bill , a song by Sonny Terry and Woodie Guthrie on "Beyond Mississippi : The Blues That left Town".

The serendipity of this captured my attention. 

A couple of mornings prior to this day, I had spent a morning  in Byron Bay taking photos to illustrate the impact of people on the Byron Bay environment. A particular festival was in the back of my mind, as I had only 5 years or so before, been camping in Belongil Fields, when the Bluesfest crowds arrived , to take over the campsite, disrupting the wildlife, and leaving broken glass, plastic, cigarette butts, batteries, and other waste littered across the countryside and through the town and beaches. 

The time was right to create the collages and the blog post.

Also, the astrology of the moment intrigued me. What was happening in the heavens, that spurred me to awaken, look at the sky, and think to write the article? 

Firstly -  the name of the song. (Rain Crow Bill )  

Secondly - the name of the album that it came from. (  "Beyond Mississippi : The Blues That left Town"  ) : This Byron Bay Bluesfest is currently leaving town to a new location,, further up the East Coast of NSW, in the Tyagarah area.

Thirdly - Corvus high up in the sky while the song played. 

Fourthly - I had already focused on doing an article, following my trip into Byron Bay 2 days earlier.

But was there was possibly something else that was pushing me along?

The astrology chart for that moment showed Mars was rising. And, it was Conjunct my  natal rising line.  In other words, the point that was rising this morning, when I tuned into the radio, was that same part of the sky that was rising when I was born. 

And Mars was transiting there, rising, as I listened to the radio, and watched the Constellation Corvus high in the sky.

The aspect of transiting Mars, across the natal Rising Line (Mars conjunct AC) can show increased directional energy and motivation (as well as a few cuts, scrapes, and brash feelings!!).

Both  transiting Sun and transiting Jupiter were conjunct my natal Mercury, at about 3 degrees Aquarius. This can help the mind become full of spirit and knowledge, and wish to share it with others.

Relevant Sabian Symbols for these areas of the heavens?

Transiting SUN:

**A HINDU PUNDIT REVEALS HIMSELF SUDDENLY A GREAT HEALER (also the sabian symbol for my natal mercury)

Transiting JUPITER:

**A WORLD-LEADER IS SEEN GUIDED BY HIS ANCESTORS' SPIRITS 

Transiting MARS:

**A RELAY RACE, EACH RUNNER SPRINGS EAGERLY INTO PLACE (also the sabian symbol for my natal Rising Line)

Transiting Midheaven:

**KINDLY OLD PROFESSOR IS TEACHING A CLASS OF YOUNGSTERS

I can now link all of these symbols and signs together  such as :-

I used photos of water lilies in the collages, to illustrate spiritual growth, purity and blossoming. I have also had some very clear visions when camping at that Bluesfest Camping site years ago, where aboriginal women spirits appeared, gathering water lillies in the billabongs of a past era in time. They talked with me, and repeatedly visited me, during my years of living in Byron, guiding me through an intense "healing" phase of my life. 

Also, in that camping ground at Belongil fields, I witnessed a full moon eclipse by the earth, that peaked just as the sun rose, about 5 years ago. From the time the eclipse started, until the full moon set, totally covered by the earth's shadow, the Crows of Belongil Fields flew about, in the darkened hours of the early morning, calling loudly, and waking me to witness the eclipse, which was rather spectacular. 

But, back to the Sabian Symbols:-

The relay race is the putting together of the combination of photos, into a collage, the leader guided by his ancesters is my guidance by the aboriginal spirits, that have guided me through my healing, and on to a place where I feel I must "lead", when it comes to environmental common sense and try to give "wake up " calls to the world - via the internet website bluecray.org and  blog bluecray.  

The Hindu Pundit (where the Sun was transiting, and conjuncting my natal Mercury) is thephilosophical teacher in me, and having taught environmental knowledge for many years, I will continue to do as my goal in life is "Wisdom in the Land".

The high point in the heavens, with it's Sabian Symbol of an old professor? - well, that's me - I am getting on in age now, and finally, all these planets have clustered into my FIRST house.

The first house is that part of your life where you interact with the world, your environment. Thus, the internet and photography session in Byron Bay were all part of the "picture"

** Sabian Symbols as taken from WHAT WATCH